Cosmetiqly Ingredient Safety
Paula S Choice · Skincare

Is Paula S Choice 2% BHA Body Smoothing Spot Exfoliant Rosacea & Eczema-Safe Safe?

No concerns flagged Standard: Rosacea & Eczema-Safe

Pass

0 of 32 flagged (0 high-risk, 0 watchlist) — Score 10.0/10

Cosmetiqly Score 10.0/10

Formulation Analysis: Why This Product Passes

The Rosacea & Eczema-Safe standard screens for stinging acids, aggressive retinoids, synthetic dyes, and known vascular flush triggers.

Across all 32 verified INCI ingredients in Paula S Choice 2% BHA Body Smoothing Spot Exfoliant, zero matches were detected against the 9 screened triggers under this standard. Consequently, this formulation earns a verdict of Pass with a score of 10.0/10 (No concerns flagged).

Complete INCI formulation (32 ingredients)

Deduplicated
# Ingredient Status for Rosacea & Eczema-Safe
1 Aqua Pass
2 Butylene Pass
3 Glycol Pass
4 Cetyl Pass
5 Alcohol Pass
6 PPG-14 Pass
7 Butyl Ether Pass
8 Salicylic Acid Pass
9 Dimethicone Pass
10 Tocopheryl Acetate Pass
11 Chamomilla Recutita (Matrucaria) Flower Extract Pass
12 Epilobium Angustifolium (Willow Herb) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract Pass
13 Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea) Leaf Extract Pass
14 Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract Pass
15 Bisabolol Pass
16 Allantoin Pass
17 Cyclopentasiloxane Pass
18 Cyclohexasiloxane Pass
19 Dimethiconol Pass
20 PEG-40 Stearate Pass
21 Sorbitan Stearate Pass
22 Polysorbate 20 Pass
23 PVM/MA Decadiene Crosspolymer Pass
24 Polyacrylamide Pass
25 C13-14 Isoparrafin Pass
26 Laureth-7 Pass
27 Disodium EDTA Pass
28 Sodium Hydroxide Pass
29 Hexylene Glycol Pass
30 Caprylyl Glycol Pass
31 Ethyhexylglycerin Pass
32 Phenoxyethanol Pass

Evaluated alternative Skincare options (10/10 Score)

The following formulations in this category have been individually evaluated and contain zero Rosacea & Eczema-Safe flags:

Other safety checks for 2% BHA Body Smoothing Spot Exfoliant

Data Provenance & Reviewer Information

  • Data Source: Open Beauty Facts · Barcode: 0655439007962 (Verify on Source)
  • Last Data Verification: 2026-11-13
  • Editorial Supervisor: Cosmetiqly Research Team, Editorial Team
  • Report an Error: If an ingredient list is inaccurate, submit a correction with product packaging proof (72-hour SLA).
Important Disclaimer: This review is an automated toxicological and dermatological screening for educational purposes. It is not medical or dermatological advice. Chemical safety depends on user skin condition and exact concentration. Always patch-test new products.